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想要
xiǎngyào
Description
“想要”的意思是希望得到某个东西，或者很想做某件事。
"想要" means to wish to get something or really want to do something.
它比“想”语气更强，常常用在说自己的愿望的时候。
It is stronger in tone than "想" and is often used when expressing one's own wishes.
Meanings
想要xiǎngyào
to want (an object)
我想要一杯咖啡。
I want a cup of coffee.
想要xiǎngyào
to want to (do something)
我想要去中国旅行。
I want to travel to China.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
想 (to think/want) + 要 (to want/need), combining to intensify the sense of desire.
- Nuance
stronger and more explicit than plain 想; emphasizes personal wish or craving.
In videos
“想要和Giselle一起”
“就是买东西的欲望，我想要这个东西，对吧？”
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